Who we are

Founded in 1983, the Center for Eating Disorders (CED) pioneered comprehensive, multidisciplinary team outpatient services for children, teens, and adults with anorexia nervosa, BED, bulimia nervosa, ARFID and related disorders in the state of Michigan. Our treatment team is comprised of eating disorder treatment specialists from the fields of social work, psychology, counseling, and nutrition, including collaborative partners from medical and other professions with specialized training in eating disorder diagnosis and treatment. These services are now offered via telehealth, allowing those from communities outside of commuting distance to access our experienced care.

 

Individualized Treatment

The goal of our programs and services is very simply, RECOVERY. Our experience has taught us that each individual/family must be empowered to seek recovery in a way that best suits their needs and preferences. To that end, our client- and family-centered team treatment approach offers highly individualized care, incorporating a range of proven treatment approaches. Our goal is to help our clients resolve eating, weight, and body image issues to improve their health and well-being, as well as to protect against relapse by addressing key predisposing factors, including trauma and other co-occurring conditions.

Our team treatment approach includes individual psychotherapy, medical care and pharmacotherapy, nutrition counseling, Family Based Therapy (FBT), body image work, trauma evaluation and treatment, couples/marital counseling, and psychoeducation and support groups. Treatment begins with a telehealth-based initial assessment with a clinical specialist to determine a recommended personalized treatment plan as well as an appropriate level of care. If a higher level of care is recommended, we will assist you in that process.

Philosophy

Our services are grounded in inclusiveness and the celebration of diversity—including diversity of body shape and size. We fight against weight stigma and integrate non-diet and social justice principles into our work with all clients. We honor differences in size, shape, age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, dis/ability, and other aspects of our humanity.

To schedule an initial assessment or for information about any of our services call 734-668-8585 or email: info@center4ed.org

 
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Services offered by the Center for Eating Disorders include:

    Individual and family therapy

    Clinical assessments/evaluations

    Nutrition assessments & counseling

    Professional education & training

    Community outreach & awareness

    Wraparound services for outside providers

Current programs and other services

Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders Treatment Program

Specialized services tailored to the needs of children and adolescents with eating, weight, and body image issues. Family involvement is a key component of our treatment for this age group. Family Based Therapy (FBT) is used whenever possible to support re-feeding and eating habit normalization. Children of any age are eligible for our services. For information or to schedule an assessment call 734-668-8585 or email info@center4ed.org

Bodywise Recovery Program

Specialized program providing a non-diet, psychological and behavioral approach to the treatment of compulsive or emotional eating, binge eating disorder, yo-yo dieting and related disorders. Visit our Bodywise website at www.thebodywiseprogram.com for more information or call 734-668-8585, Bodywise Program Director, Amy Pershing, LMSW, CED Vice President.

Hungerwise Program

Created by CED Vice President Amy Pershing, LMSW, Hungerwise is a unique 9-week program that combines small groups and online videos, creating a supportive place for change to happen. For further information visit https://www.hungerwise.com or call 734-668-8585.

 

Professional Training & Development

CED staff and directors are available to provide professional in-service & staff development sessions as well as individual training and supervision. Call 734-668-8585 or email info@center4ed.org for information.

 

Community Collaborations

The Center is dedicated to community collaboration.

All of our services are available on a wraparound basis for those in treatment with outside providers. In addition, members of our staff are available to provide in-service training seminars and workshops for area groups or treatment facilities. We invite outside providers to contact us to discuss ways we can support you in the care of your patients with eating, weight, and /or body image issues. Call 734-668-8585 or email info@center4ed.org.

For community therapists/providers:

To refer a patient to the Center for an assessment or complementary services, call 734-668-8585 or email info@center4ed.org. New patients are typically seen within two-three weeks of initial contact. Under urgent circumstances we make every effort to schedule the assessment as soon as possible.

If you plan to continue working with your patient, please contact us if you are interested in coordinating “wrap-around” care, such as nutrition counseling, behavioral treatments, medical management, or support groups, with your current clinical treatment.